Firefighter / Paramedic Trainee

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing community as a Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the public while ensuring safety and emergency response readiness. Candidates will undergo rigorous training and certification processes, including state EMS licensure and firefighter certification. With competitive starting salaries based on qualifications and experience, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values integrity, accountability, and inclusivity. If you are passionate about public service and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must complete state EMS licensure and firefighter certification.
• Pass comprehensive background investigation and medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Operate emergency response vehicle during the first two years.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency after hours.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Firefighter Certification

Public Safety Background Check

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during the first two years of employment.

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, psychological and physical agility testing.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee:

• $49,086 - $64,594 Starting Salary (without a degree)
• $50,558 - $66,531 Starting Salary including 3% incentive for an Associate degree
• $52,031 - $68,469 Starting Salary including 6% incentive for a Bachelor's degree

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Failure to attach both of the required documents listed below to your application will result in delayed processing of your application:

1. A copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (This is a state requirement for certification purposes.)
2. One of the following:

• Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Cards, OR
• Any completed associates degree or higher from an accredited college, OR
• SAT (minimum score: Reading and Writing - 430, Math - 400), OR
• SAT new (minimum score: Reading - 24, Writing and Language - 25, Math - 22), OR
• ACT (minimum score: English - 17, Math - 17, Reading - 15), OR
• ASSET (minimum score: Reading - 38, Writing - 38, Math - 38), OR
• CLASSIC ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading Comprehension - 55, Sentence Skills - 60, Arithmetic - 34), OR
• NEXT-GENERATION ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading - 224, Writing - 236, Arithmetic - 229)

*Tests must have been taken within the past five years.

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.

This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade

The grade for this position is FF213.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate (copy must be attached to application);
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher;
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements, click here.

For more information about the hiring process for this position, click here.

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

**Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department**

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.